Financing Your Vehicle

O nce you have researched dealer invoice costs, factory-to-dealer incentives and/or factory-to-customer rebates, and (if applicable) have a trade-in value for your used car you are ready to calculate your monthly payment. Financenter offers a glossary of terms associated with buying and/or leasing a vehicle A number of sites provide online calculators. Information on insurance rates and coverage will alsobe found on this page.


Should I lease?

Some "very consumer savy advice" is offered through the automotive section of Big Yellow. A calculator is available at Autosite to help you determine if leasing is right for you.

Calculating Your Monthly Payment

Financenter offers purchase and leasing calculators, current rate quotes, and attempts to answer many consumers questions about the purchase or lease of an automobile. Monthly payments may be calculated with the help of the online caculators at the following sites:

Insurance Coverage

An overview of automobile insurance is available through the New England Insurance Agency. A similar site, Insurance News Network, provides information about policies as well as a section designed to give you an idea about how much your coverage will cost. Auto Insurance Ratings by model can be viewed at this same site.

Dealer Locators

You are now ready to visit a local dealer. At the following sit es you will select or type in your state, the manufacturer of the car/truck you wish to purchase and your zip code. A list of local dealers will be supplied.

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This page was written by Sally-Ann Colarusso.Mailto: SShore476@aol.com .Updated 12-5-1996.